Senior Vice Provost for Instructional Innovation

Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, seeks an accomplished leader
for the newly created position of Senior Vice Provost for
Instructional Innovation (SVP). The SVP reports to the Executive
Vice President/Provost with dotted line oversight by the University
Chief Information Officer (CIO). The SVP will work closely and
collaboratively with the Deans and the Office of Information
Technology to develop and maintain appropriate programs for ongoing
faculty development and student achievement. The SVP is responsible
for: overseeing development of a strategic plan for University-wide
instructional innovation, including but not limited to faculty
development, student support, and progressive, intentional
technology adoption and integration, with strong consideration of
universal design and accessibility principles; overseeing
curricular design; managing professionals who are responsible for
implementation, training, and support; and for ongoing assessment
of the effectiveness of Ohio University's instructional innovation
strategies.

The new Senior Vice Provost for Institutional Innovation will
have the following experiences, capabilities, and attributes:
successful experience leading operations in a large, decentralized
research university; extensive experience developing,
implementing, and assessing strategic plans; extensive knowledge of
and experience with implementation of learning theories; curriculum
and instructional design; knowledge of and experience with
instructional technology practices and services related to academia
in higher education institutions; strong team-building skills and
the ability to work well with a wide variety of individuals,
including faculty, administrators, and technology professionals;
knowledge of and experience with computer software and systems
utilized in instructional design and delivery; proven history and
ability to manage departmental staff and budgets; significant
experience providing technologically oriented pedagogical support
and consultation to faculty; a consultative and collaborative
leadership style; experience in an RCM or hybrid budget model;
strong creative, innovative, strategic and visionary qualities; and
excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal
communication skills. A Master's degree in Instructional Design,
Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Technology, or related
field is required. Teaching experience at a higher education
institution is required. A Terminal degree and/or record of
scholarly activity in Instructional and curricular design or
closely related field are preferred.

Nominations and applications,
including letters of interest, may be submitted to: